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Puff pastry vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Puff pastry and Shortcake?

  • Puff pastry is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Shortcake is higher in Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Shortcake's daily need coverage for Calcium is 20% more.
  • Puff pastry has 6 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Shortcake. While Puff pastry has 22.228g of Polyunsaturated fat, Shortcake has only 3.632g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Shortcake is lower.

We used Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +12.5%
Contains more Copper +51.3%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Selenium +44.1%
Contains more Calcium +1950%
Contains more Phosphorus +138.3%
Contains more Potassium +71%
Equal in Iron - 2.54
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 96% 12% 62% 10% 66% 14% 26% 44% 93%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +12.5%
Contains more Copper +51.3%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Selenium +44.1%
Contains more Calcium +1950%
Contains more Phosphorus +138.3%
Contains more Potassium +71%
Equal in Iron - 2.54
Equal in Magnesium - 16

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +7100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.311
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.272
Equal in Folate - 53
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 0% 41%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 78% 63% 49% 15% 7% 40% 9% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +7100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.311
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.272
Equal in Folate - 53

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21.3%
Contains more Fats +171.1%
Contains more Water +283.8%
Contains more Other +180%
Equal in Carbs - 48.5
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
6% 14% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Water: 28.4 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more Protein +21.3%
Contains more Fats +171.1%
Contains more Water +283.8%
Contains more Other +180%
Equal in Carbs - 48.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +512%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.4%
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.632 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +512%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Puff pastry Shortcake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Puff pastry Shortcake Opinion
Net carbs 44.2g 48.5g Shortcake
Protein 7.4g 6.1g Puff pastry
Fats 38.5g 14.2g Puff pastry
Carbs 45.7g 48.5g Shortcake
Calories 558kcal 346kcal Puff pastry
Sugar 0.75g Shortcake
Fiber 1.5g Puff pastry
Calcium 10mg 205mg Shortcake
Iron 2.6mg 2.54mg Puff pastry
Magnesium 16mg 16mg
Phosphorus 60mg 143mg Shortcake
Potassium 62mg 106mg Shortcake
Sodium 253mg 506mg Puff pastry
Zinc 0.54mg 0.48mg Puff pastry
Copper 0.115mg 0.076mg Puff pastry
Manganese 0.495mg 0.33mg Puff pastry
Selenium 24.5µg 17µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 72IU Shortcake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 18µg Shortcake
Vitamin E 0.55mg Puff pastry
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 0.323mg 0.311mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.272mg Shortcake
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 2.573mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.248mg Shortcake
Vitamin B6 0.019mg 0.03mg Shortcake
Folate 55µg 53µg Puff pastry
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Shortcake
Vitamin K 16.3µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.076mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.198mg 0.184mg Puff pastry
Isoleucine 0.275mg 0.238mg Puff pastry
Leucine 0.514mg 0.449mg Puff pastry
Lysine 0.144mg 0.197mg Shortcake
Methionine 0.131mg 0.115mg Puff pastry
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0.302mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.312mg 0.273mg Puff pastry
Histidine 0.158mg 0.14mg Puff pastry
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 5.502g 3.772g Shortcake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.828g 6.045g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 22.228g 3.632g Puff pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Puff pastry Shortcake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Puff pastry
22%
Shortcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Puff pastry
48%
Shortcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 253mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/nutrients
  2. Shortcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174941/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.